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Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL)

Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) Test

In 5 minutes, this 23 item check-in shows how a child is doing physically, emotionally, socially, and at school. It delivers clear, reliable scores to track change over time and guide care decisions.

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October 2, 2025

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22/100

Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PQoLI)

Measures the child’s overall quality of life across physical, emotional, social, and school functioning.

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0 – 33: Low | 34 – 66: Moderate | 67 – 100: High

A score of 22 falls in the Low range, suggesting notable difficulties across one or more areas of daily functioning and well-being.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Parents of chronically ill kids

41%OF USERS

Parents use it to understand how treatment and the condition affect their child’s daily life, emotions, socializing, and school functioning over time.

Pediatric clinicians and psychologists

34%OF USERS

Specialists administer it to get a quick, structured view of quality of life and to monitor changes during care or rehabilitation.

School-age kids with difficulties

25%OF USERS

Children and teens take it when they feel tired, stressed, or socially excluded to help adults see which areas need support.

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Children's Quality of Life Questionnaire, PedsQL (CQoLQP)

Average

49.4

Normal range

33.6 — 65.2

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max.

100

Majority

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures health-related quality of life across physical, emotional, social, and school or daily role functioning. It provides a brief profile of how the child is doing in these areas.

Who can complete it?

It is intended for children and adolescents ages 8 to 18. It can be used with generally healthy children and with those managing acute or chronic health conditions.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

Completion typically takes about 5 minutes. It includes 23 items.

How should responses be selected?

Select the response that best matches how much of a problem each statement has been during the past month. Answer all items unless an item clearly does not apply.

How are results used?

Scores are used to monitor change over time and to evaluate whether treatment or support is improving daily functioning. Results can also identify areas that may need further assessment or targeted intervention.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This brief patient-reported outcome measure is designed to assess health-related quality of life across key domains in pediatric populations. The Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) is commonly used to describe functioning and well-being from the child’s perspective and/or via parent report, depending on the form administered.

The instrument includes 23 items and typically takes about 5 minutes to complete. Items sample physical, emotional, social, and role/school functioning, supporting a profile of day-to-day impact that can be tracked over time.

The Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL), developed by James W. Varni, is used in clinical and research settings to monitor change, compare groups, and inform treatment planning in the context of general health or medical conditions.

Author: James W. Varni

Literature: Varni, J. W., Seid, M., & Kurtin, P. S. PedsQL 4.0: Reliability and validity of the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory version 4.0 generic core scales in healthy and patient populations. Medical Care. 2001.

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